Poitiers weather in August (Poitou-Charentes, France)

How does the weather in Poitiers usually fare in August? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

For August, the weather in Poitiers is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During August, you’ll experience the summer season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 27°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 15°C. With its warmest temperatures, this month is ideal for summer activities. Pack light clothing and sun protection to enjoy the heat.

Precipitation

Poitiers in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 52 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 11 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 243 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Poitiers.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Poitiers. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Poitiers climate page with graphs.

 

Poitiers, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 52 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Sunshine 243 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 56%  

Where to go in France in August

Find out more about the weather in France and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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